General labour

The gross salary range for people working in Papua New Guinea in General labour is typically from 1,530 PGK (minimum salary) to 3,120 PGK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

List of positions in the General labour category and their job descriptions

Au-pair

• Taking care of children in the absence of their guardians.
• Accompanying children to/from school.
• Helping children with learning and their homework.
• Performing routine housework (vacuuming, dusting, ironing, washing dishes, etc.).

1,602 - 3,175 PGK

Cleaner

• Cleaning, polishing, and wiping off furniture and equipment and removing dust.
• Cleaning windows, glass panels in doors and other glass surfaces.
• Emptying wastebaskets and ashtrays.
• Vacuuming carpets, rugs and other fabrics.
• Cleaning flooring, tiles, and exterior surfaces.
• Cleaning and disinfecting sanitary facilities, replacing hygienic supplies.

1,412 - 2,953 PGK

Cleaning manager

• Overseeing and managing all cleaning operations within the organization.
• Developing and implementing cleaning schedules and protocols to ensure high standards of cleanliness.
• Supervising and training cleaning staff to ensure efficient and effective cleaning practices.
• Conducting regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Managing inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Addressing and resolving any cleaning-related issues or complaints from staff and clients.
• Collaborating with other departments to coordinate cleaning schedules and minimize disruption.
• Ensuring the proper use and maintenance of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Keeping up-to-date with industry best practices and innovations in cleaning techniques and products.
• Preparing reports on cleaning operations, staff performance, and supply usage for management review.

General Labourer

• Performing a wide range of auxiliary work in catering to establishments, constructions, manufacturing companies etc.

1,458 - 3,131 PGK

Hostess

• Welcoming the guests and visitors at exhibitions, fairs, social gatherings and events.
• Handing out promotional materials and items, souvenirs and business cards.
• Replenishing promotional materials for visitors to exhibitions and fairs.
• Replenishing refreshments for invited guests at the exhibition stand.
• Providing general information.

2,134 - 3,742 PGK

Labourer

• Performing a wide range of manual tasks in the production companies, on building sites, in the forests etc.
• Meet the given production norms (in production companies) with the emphasis on the speed and accuracy of production.
• Operating machinery, instruments, and equipment as means for fulfilling the given tasks.
• Carrying out simple repairs and maintenance of the machinery, instruments and equipment.

1,797 - 3,350 PGK

Porter, Information Staff

• Providing information to visitors and navigating them within the building.
• Handling incoming and outgoing phone calls.
• Keeping records of visitors and their personal data to a limited extent.
• Lending keys to lockable rooms to authorised personnel.
• Locking the entrance door at night and during public holidays.

1,173 - 2,935 PGK

Survey Interviewer

• Contacting a preselected sample of people in the field or via various channels (telephone, mail, e-mail, Internet).
• Recording the responses of respondents in questionnaires.
• Checking the extent of the completion of questionnaires.
• Submitting completed questionnaires to the superior.

1,634 - 3,288 PGK

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